ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 211221 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
elusive
corroborate
objectionable
facade

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

2 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
hopeless
discern
brandish
liability

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
58% Answer Correctly
exasperation
implement
retroactive
divination

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
extol
nearness
untenable
distortion

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
demeanor
abate
combative
compassion

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."